Shear vs extensional. What rheological properties affect the therapeutic effect of thickening products on safety of swallow in post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia?

This study aims to explore the relationship between shear viscosity and extensional characteristics of 4 thickening products (TP): Product A (Modified Starch-based), B (Xanthan gum-based, XG), C (XG), D (Mixture) and their therapeutic effect on safety of swallow in PSOD.

Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - March 23, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: M. Bolivar-Prados, K. Ismael-Mohammed, C. Arenas, N. Tomsen, P. Clav é Source Type: research